USDA Approves Indiana Hemp Plan
Wed / Oct 28th
The USDA has approved Indiana’s hemp plan, allowing the state to move forward with its transition into a full-scale commercial system.
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Indiana cannabis use, whether it is recreational or medical, is illegal in the state. Although, CBD became legal for sale and use in 2018 despite possession of small amounts of cannabis is punishable by a misdemeanor at least. Keep up with Indiana cannabis policy and news in this section:
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Indiana Aims to Block Local Cannabis Decriminalization
Thu / Jan 30th
Republican lawmakers in Indiana have advanced a bill from committee that would allow the state to force cannabis prosecutions in counties and jurisdictions that have opted into defacto decriminalization policies.
Cannabis Decriminalization & CBD Bills Introduced in Indiana
Fri / Dec 27th
The three new bills address cannabis decriminalization and creating a path forward for CBD & smokable hemp products.
Cannabis Church Founder Announces Candidacy for Indiana Governor
Wed / Jul 3rd
Bill Levin, who founded the First Church of Cannabis in Indiana, announced he is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination for governor.
Farmers Re-Added to Proposed Hemp Advisory Council in Indiana
Mon / Apr 8th
Indiana farmers will get to participate in a proposed hemp advisory committee if the crop is successfully legalized in the state.
Indiana Gov. Remains Strongly Anti-Legalization
Mon / Dec 31st
The Republican governor says he won’t consider legalization of any type because it would be going against federal laws, never mind the potential tax revenue from legal cannabis and the ongoing criminal justice crisis that prohibition has wrought.
Indiana Lawmakers Consider Industrial Hemp Expansions
Wed / Aug 8th
Lawmakers in Indiana are considering allowing farmers to grow hemp under the state’s industrial hemp pilot program, according to an Associated… Read More
Judge Drops Church’s Case Defending Cannabis Use as Sacrament
Mon / Jul 9th
The Indianapolis-based First Church of Cannabis saw its 3-year-old case seeking protections for cannabis use under the Religious Freedom Restoration… Read More
State Legislatures Address Hemp Policies During 2018 Sessions
Fri / Jun 1st
It’s, so far, been a banner year for hemp policy as Alaska, Kansas, Arizona, and Oklahoma each passed industrial hemp… Read More
Indiana Legislature Approves CBD Bill; Heads to Governor
Thu / Mar 15th
Indiana’s CBD bill is finally headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk, FOX59 reports. The bill, which was unanimously approved by… Read More
Indiana Lawmakers Turn CBD Bill into Guns Bill
Tue / Mar 13th
Lawmakers in Indiana have used a “strip and replace” procedure to turn CBD legislation to gun legislation as the state’s… Read More
Indiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Broad Use of CBD
Tue / Feb 6th
Indiana’s Senate has approved legislation to legalize CBD products in the state, according to an NWI.com report. The measure passed… Read More
Indiana House Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
Thu / Feb 1st
The Indiana House has unanimously approved a measure that would allow the state’s farmers to grow industrial hemp, the Indy… Read More
Indiana House Passes Resolution to Study MMJ
Fri / Jan 26th
Indiana’s House has unanimously voted to study medical cannabis legalization before next year’s session, the Indy Star reports. The resolution… Read More
Bill to Legalize CBD Oil Introduced in Indiana
Tue / Jan 2nd
Republican Indiana state Senator Jim Tomes has filed a bill to legalize CBD oil in the state after Indiana Attorney… Read More
Indiana Gov.: Retailers Have 60 Days to Halt Sales of CBD Products with THC Content
Wed / Nov 29th
In a statement on Tuesday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb weighed in on the ongoing CBD oil debate in the Hoosier… Read More
Indiana Attorney General: CBD ‘Unlawful’ in the State
Mon / Nov 27th
In an official opinion released last week, Indiana Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr. said that CBD products “remain unlawful… Read More
Indiana Prosecutors Pen Letter Opposing All Forms of Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Nov 9th
The Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys sent a letter to the chairman of the state Commission to Combat Drug Abuse… Read More
Indiana Excise Police Continued CBD Enforcement Actions After Announcing Policy Change
Fri / Oct 6th
Indiana excise police – the state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission law enforcement arm – has at least twice cited stores… Read More
Indiana Excise Police Backtrack on CBD Confiscations
Tue / Aug 15th
Indiana State Excise Police will no longer confiscate CBD products so long as they fall under the federal definition of… Read More
Bill Permitting CBD Use for Epilepsy Passes Indiana Senate, Moves to House
Wed / Feb 15th
A measure to legalize CBD oil use for patients 18-years-old and younger has passed the Indiana Senate, which would allow… Read More
Marine Veteran MMJ Advocate Says Vets ‘Will Keep Dying’ if Indiana Doesn’t Reform
Wed / Feb 1st
Jeff Staker has lived a life of purpose: 11 years as a Marine Corp sniper, a drill instructor, father of… Read More
National Veteran Groups Support Indiana Veteran’s MMJ Push
Tue / Jan 24th
The upswell of support for the Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis from four major veterans groups could be enough to… Read More
Indiana Veteran Pushing Lawmakers for MMJ Access
Mon / Jan 16th
A U.S. Marines Veteran is emerging as a leading advocate for medical cannabis access in Indiana as lawmakers continue to… Read More